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TOW VOLUME 5 1 . ISSUE 64 FRIDAY. MARCH 8. 1991 NOTICE: Spring break The Signpost's next publication date is the first day of spring quarter, March 25. THE WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY WSU tuition rises 6 percent for 1991-92 Administration cites enrollment growth as cause; raises salary concerns Q New tuition rates WSU students will be paying a combined tuition-student fee increase of 4.3 percent for the next academic year. 1990-91 1991-92 Undergraduate resident $466 $486 Undergraduate non-resident $1,251 $1,318 Graduate resident $502 $524 Graduate non-resident $1,365 $1,439 By Paul B. Johnson Managing editor of The Signpost To most Weber State students it probably comes as no surprise, but they will be paying a little more to attend school next year. The WSU Institutional Council approved a tuition-and-fees schedule Thursday that raises the quarterly cost for full-time resident undergraduate students by $20 to $486. The 6 percent tuition increase for the 1991-92 academic year follows the 7 percent increase of last year and the 9 percent increase of the previous year, said Carol Gaskill, director of Budget and Institutional Studies. When combined with the $1 drop in student fees, the overall tuition-fees increase will be 4.3 percent. Gaskill said the tuition raise is "not unusual" and follows national trends of the rising cost of higher education. WSU Vice President of Administrative Services Allen Simkins said factors influencing the tuition rise included the increasing size of the student body, inflation and the decrease in state funds due to a "down-turned" economy. The Board of Regents required each four-year university in the state to increase its tuition, he said. Simkins called state funding "far less than adequate." WSU's general fund appropriations by the state legislature for next year will increase by $3.5 million, increasing the total fund by 7.3 percent to just over $50 million, Simkins said. Of the $3.5 million increase, state tax funds amount to 5.9 percent, and the increase in tuition is the primary factor in the remaining 1.4 percent. Simkins said the school was appropriated funding for 644 more students next year, but there are already 406 new students attending. The school has to pay for the increase of students, including the hiring of additional faculty. "We know there's going to be a lot more than 200 (new students) knocking on the door," he said. "The major pressure is enrollment growth in the system ... That's our major dilemma in the state as I see it." Simkins said the Board of Regents is holding "serious discussions about limiting (See TUITION page 3) ' Desert Storm ' pilot tells high-flying tales By Blake Watkins Staff writer of The Signpost After spending several months in the Persian Gulf and flying 16 missions over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm, Capt. Hal K. Bird of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing from Hill Air Force Base returned home. Bird shared some of his feelings and experiences with students on campus Thursday. The third week in August, two 388th squadrons were deployed to the Persian Gulf. Bird was among those who left. "When we left we flew to the East Coast where we stayed the night," said Bird. "From there we flew straight to our base in the Gulf. While on the way, we refueled 10 times in flight." According to Bird, this was a world's-record F-16 deployment. The base they arrived at had never had Americans there before, and the pilots did not know how they would be received. "When we got off the plane, they were extremely glad to see us," Bird said. "They continued to show support the whole time we were there." Support was important to the troops in the Gulf. "We were interested in the public's reaction the whole time. America really just did a superb job of giving support," he said. At first Bird felt like he was just in the Persian Gulf for oil. He missed his wife, McDonald's and golf. But when he got to know the local people and saw how President Bush was committed to the reasons they were over there, his attitude changed. "By the time the war started we were sure of our purpose and committed to it," Bird said. While waiting to see if the sanctions would work, the pilots (See PILOT page 3) - , , J Tuned in to the job-market LYNN lAYlONtm SIGNPOST. SENIOR PAUL ELLIS takes a break before class to survey the market in preparation for the inevitable job hunt. T J News 2 $250,000 scholarship fund established for nursing Entertainment 5 Guitar-toting duo travel to twang at Weber State . .... - . t.i mm., , , !.., , -,,.. , Search for a career you enjoy, Nelson says By Donna O'Steen Staff writer of The Signpost Though one of Paula Nelson's most well-known books is "The Joy of Money," she suggests that money should not be the motivating factor in chosing a career. The "top" people are more interested in the rewarding aspect of their career. "They can go the distance because they feel they are making a difference," Nelson said. Nelson, founder of several business firms and a business finance consultant to the NBC 'Today" show and CNN "Business News," spoke during convocations Thursday, which was co-sponsored by the Women's Education Resource Center (WERC) and WSU. The crucial question should be what one wishes to ultimately gain from a career, Nelson said. Is it money, prestige or personal satisfaction? Nelson believes people too often follow ' career paths for the wrong reasons, such as the woman who chooses to be a stewardess so she can travel. 7 MARK RANDAOrH SIGNPOST ENTREPRENEUR PAULA NELSON addresses the Convocation crowd Thursday. "You should not just have a goal, but a reason," she said. "We have a lot of options today." Society has come a long ways since the beginning of the women's movement. "Women are facing a glass ceiling," she said. The possibilities open to women are increasing because of affirmative action and changing attitudes. Nelson said business organizations are assuming different approaches in their overall objectives. "Organizations are mean and lean," she said. "(Business) people are looking for more bang for the buck." They are looking for people who are well-rounded and who have developed strengths in certain areas. However, Nelson believes a person can be both well-rounded and specialized. Nelson said there are 30-year-olds out there that still don't know their strengths or the career they wish to pursue. People should enjoy what they are doing and get a sense of satisfaction. Nelson said that "if you get a kick out of it (or) if you might do it for free,"it's an indication that you find that career interesting. "Jane Fonda looks like she gets a sense of satisfaction," she said. "Highly competitive people need to be in situations which they can be consistently successful." (See CAREER page 3)

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TOW VOLUME 5 1 . ISSUE 64 FRIDAY. MARCH 8. 1991 NOTICE: Spring break The Signpost's next publication date is the first day of spring quarter, March 25. THE WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY WSU tuition rises 6 percent for 1991-92 Administration cites enrollment growth as cause; raises salary concerns Q New tuition rates WSU students will be paying a combined tuition-student fee increase of 4.3 percent for the next academic year. 1990-91 1991-92 Undergraduate resident $466 $486 Undergraduate non-resident $1,251 $1,318 Graduate resident $502 $524 Graduate non-resident $1,365 $1,439 By Paul B. Johnson Managing editor of The Signpost To most Weber State students it probably comes as no surprise, but they will be paying a little more to attend school next year. The WSU Institutional Council approved a tuition-and-fees schedule Thursday that raises the quarterly cost for full-time resident undergraduate students by $20 to $486. The 6 percent tuition increase for the 1991-92 academic year follows the 7 percent increase of last year and the 9 percent increase of the previous year, said Carol Gaskill, director of Budget and Institutional Studies. When combined with the $1 drop in student fees, the overall tuition-fees increase will be 4.3 percent. Gaskill said the tuition raise is "not unusual" and follows national trends of the rising cost of higher education. WSU Vice President of Administrative Services Allen Simkins said factors influencing the tuition rise included the increasing size of the student body, inflation and the decrease in state funds due to a "down-turned" economy. The Board of Regents required each four-year university in the state to increase its tuition, he said. Simkins called state funding "far less than adequate." WSU's general fund appropriations by the state legislature for next year will increase by $3.5 million, increasing the total fund by 7.3 percent to just over $50 million, Simkins said. Of the $3.5 million increase, state tax funds amount to 5.9 percent, and the increase in tuition is the primary factor in the remaining 1.4 percent. Simkins said the school was appropriated funding for 644 more students next year, but there are already 406 new students attending. The school has to pay for the increase of students, including the hiring of additional faculty. "We know there's going to be a lot more than 200 (new students) knocking on the door," he said. "The major pressure is enrollment growth in the system ... That's our major dilemma in the state as I see it." Simkins said the Board of Regents is holding "serious discussions about limiting (See TUITION page 3) ' Desert Storm ' pilot tells high-flying tales By Blake Watkins Staff writer of The Signpost After spending several months in the Persian Gulf and flying 16 missions over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm, Capt. Hal K. Bird of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing from Hill Air Force Base returned home. Bird shared some of his feelings and experiences with students on campus Thursday. The third week in August, two 388th squadrons were deployed to the Persian Gulf. Bird was among those who left. "When we left we flew to the East Coast where we stayed the night," said Bird. "From there we flew straight to our base in the Gulf. While on the way, we refueled 10 times in flight." According to Bird, this was a world's-record F-16 deployment. The base they arrived at had never had Americans there before, and the pilots did not know how they would be received. "When we got off the plane, they were extremely glad to see us," Bird said. "They continued to show support the whole time we were there." Support was important to the troops in the Gulf. "We were interested in the public's reaction the whole time. America really just did a superb job of giving support," he said. At first Bird felt like he was just in the Persian Gulf for oil. He missed his wife, McDonald's and golf. But when he got to know the local people and saw how President Bush was committed to the reasons they were over there, his attitude changed. "By the time the war started we were sure of our purpose and committed to it," Bird said. While waiting to see if the sanctions would work, the pilots (See PILOT page 3) - , , J Tuned in to the job-market LYNN lAYlONtm SIGNPOST. SENIOR PAUL ELLIS takes a break before class to survey the market in preparation for the inevitable job hunt. T J News 2 $250,000 scholarship fund established for nursing Entertainment 5 Guitar-toting duo travel to twang at Weber State . .... - . t.i mm., , , !.., , -,,.. , Search for a career you enjoy, Nelson says By Donna O'Steen Staff writer of The Signpost Though one of Paula Nelson's most well-known books is "The Joy of Money," she suggests that money should not be the motivating factor in chosing a career. The "top" people are more interested in the rewarding aspect of their career. "They can go the distance because they feel they are making a difference," Nelson said. Nelson, founder of several business firms and a business finance consultant to the NBC 'Today" show and CNN "Business News," spoke during convocations Thursday, which was co-sponsored by the Women's Education Resource Center (WERC) and WSU. The crucial question should be what one wishes to ultimately gain from a career, Nelson said. Is it money, prestige or personal satisfaction? Nelson believes people too often follow ' career paths for the wrong reasons, such as the woman who chooses to be a stewardess so she can travel. 7 MARK RANDAOrH SIGNPOST ENTREPRENEUR PAULA NELSON addresses the Convocation crowd Thursday. "You should not just have a goal, but a reason," she said. "We have a lot of options today." Society has come a long ways since the beginning of the women's movement. "Women are facing a glass ceiling," she said. The possibilities open to women are increasing because of affirmative action and changing attitudes. Nelson said business organizations are assuming different approaches in their overall objectives. "Organizations are mean and lean," she said. "(Business) people are looking for more bang for the buck." They are looking for people who are well-rounded and who have developed strengths in certain areas. However, Nelson believes a person can be both well-rounded and specialized. Nelson said there are 30-year-olds out there that still don't know their strengths or the career they wish to pursue. People should enjoy what they are doing and get a sense of satisfaction. Nelson said that "if you get a kick out of it (or) if you might do it for free,"it's an indication that you find that career interesting. "Jane Fonda looks like she gets a sense of satisfaction," she said. "Highly competitive people need to be in situations which they can be consistently successful." (See CAREER page 3)